400-Year-Old Copenhagen Landmark Destroyed By Fire Fire devastates 400-year-old Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, plans for rebuilding in progress. Community mourns. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Two-day expo for women entrepreneurs begins in Vizag The Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation organized a two-day expo for women entrepreneurs in Visakhapatnam. The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024
Chicago in the top 20 for costliest commutes for drivers nationwide A new study found that Chicago commuters lose over $8,000 in wages each year sitting in traffic during their drive to and from work. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023
10 questions for John McCabe of the North East England Chamber of Commerce The boss of the regional business membership organisation answers our questions Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
‘Ghost’ candidate probe unearths big business transfers to dark money groups ORLANDO, Fla. — When state investigators delved into the finances of several entities tied to Florida’s 2020 “ghost” candidate scandal, they unearthed major cash contributions from some of the state’s biggest business interests, including an affiliate of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Orlando Sentinel · Feb 3, 2023
Commentary: Winning GOP strategy in 2024 – back to business with immigration reform The recent GOP attacks on the business community, including its leading advocacy group the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, arguably contributed to a poor showing in the 2022 midterms and is not the answer for success in the presidential and congressional elections in 2024. Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023
Bears, business group push to make Arlington Heights subsidy plan more than just X’s and O’s on a blackboard No legislation has been filed and no sponsors have been named for a measure that would create a new class of tax incentive that would allow the Bears to pay to Arlington Heights a negotiated sum for the property taxes on the 326-acre site of the old Arlington International Racecourse. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023
As Murdaugh’s ‘trial of the century’ unfolds, the town of Walterboro awaits crowds. Will they come? WALTERBORO, S.C. — Before the prospective jurors lined up outside the Colleton County Courthouse, before Alex Murdaugh himself was shuttled inside, and before most reporters had arrived to the six-block downtown for the day, JoAnn Goodhope was up and ready to take advantage of the coming media storm. Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023
Labour frontbench invited to Aberdeen after Starmer rules out oil investment The Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce accused the Labour leader of misunderstanding the energy transition. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
Jon Weiss, owner of one of original Ace stores, dies at 87 Weiss Ace Hardware of Glenview, founded in 1931 in Evanston, was one of the first stores in the chain. Jon Weiss helped shape Glenview’s business community. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 20, 2023
Swedish eyes on the Humber as Stena Line invests with ABP Krona tipped to follow as Immingham plans taken in by Swedish Chamber of Commerce Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2023
Northern Territory retail union and Chamber of Commerce unite to demand trespass law changes to protect retail, hospitality workers As fed-up businesses suffer rising crime and antisocial behaviour, two major bodies want to see trespass laws changed to make it easier to ban abusive and violent customers. ABC News · Jan 15, 2023
U.S. Chamber of Commerce chief: Business is "fed up" with Washington The organization's president plans to say in a speech that business "demands better from our government." Axios · Jan 12, 2023
Years of global supply chain chaos could be a nearshoring jackpot for the Americas in 2023 China's status as the factory of the world is diminishing, and Latin America is getting ready to step up. Fortune · Dec 23, 2022
Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022 Senate adds breastfeeding worker protections to omnibus - Roll Call The Senate adopted an amendment to the omnibus spending bill to require employers to provide space for workers to pump breastmilk on the job.
Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022 As GOP takes House control, where does Chamber of Commerce stand? Policy stances and political endorsements by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce riled some Republicans who will be in the House majority next year.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2022 U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady leaves Washington after 26 years of placing policymaking over headline-making Brady condemned the divisiveness that has taken hold of American politics, saying social media is the biggest driver of the problem while applauding former President Donald Trump for his influence on the Republican party.
Caixin Global · Dec 8, 2022 British Businesses Prepare for Rising Covid Infections as China Scales Back Controls An annual survey by the British Chamber of Commerce in China shows a pessimistic outlook, with Chair Julian MacCormac saying it’s too early to predict the impact of ‘zero-Covid’ relaxation efforts
WEKU · Nov 29, 2022 Kentucky businesses and online distribution centers are expected to reap the benefits of holiday sho It’s a wait-and-see attitude regarding Christmas holiday spending across the Commonwealth. That's according to officials with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Kate Shanks is the senior vice president for public affairs with the Chamber.
Birmingham Post · Nov 24, 2022 Ed Miliband on Humber 2030 Vision and how Labour aims to lead the global race to Net Zero Big interview with former Labour leader who is now focused on the energy portfolio he once headed in government
Los Angeles Times · Nov 19, 2022 In West Hollywood election, a famously liberal city appears to take a moderate turn LOS ANGELES — In November 1984, the newly formed city of West Hollywood grabbed the world's attention when it seated the nation's first City Council with an openly gay majority.
Fortune · Nov 19, 2022 Is it time for Big Business to stop spending money on elections? In an increasingly toxic political climate, the reputational risks of corporate donations to candidates could outweigh the potential gains.
ABC News · Nov 17, 2022 Hervey Bay loses Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup to Rockhampton A carnival that attracts more than 3,000 junior touch football players to the Wide Bay region is moving to a new town and community leaders want to know why.
Reuters · Nov 14, 2022 Cuba slashes growth forecast as economic crisis grinds on Cuba has cut by half its original forecast for growth in 2022, the head of its chamber of commerce said on Monday, as the Caribbean island nation struggles to jumpstart its ailing economy and all-important tourism industry.
Birmingham Post · Nov 11, 2022 New apartments planned in revamp of chamber of commerce HQ Building designed by legendary Birmingham architect John Madin will undergo repair work and two new buildings will be constructed with residential accommodation